openhue

Name: openhue
Availability: InStock
Author: 0xKobold

Automate Philips Hue light control via the OpenHue CLI.

4|2|Updated Mar 16, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #scenes #home-automation #lighting #openhue #hue #philips

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/0xKobold/0xkobolds --skill openhue-0xkobold

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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/0xKobold/0xkobolds/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xKobold/0xkobolds --skill openhue-0xkobold

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Philips Hue lighting control can be manual and time-consuming; this skill provides a streamlined CLI-based interface to automate lighting tasks and orchestrate scenes across rooms.

Core Features & Use Cases

Turn lights on and off across individual lights or rooms
Adjust brightness and color temperature for mood lighting
Activate scenes and room presets to match activity
Works with local Hue Bridge on the same network

Quick Start

Turn on the Bedroom Lamp and set brightness to 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate Philips Hue lighting control from a command line interface?▼

Automating Philips Hue lighting via a CLI requires sending commands through the OpenHue CLI to your local Hue Bridge. This skill provides an interface to automate turning lights on/off, adjusting brightness, and activating scenes across rooms.

Can I activate Philips Hue scenes across multiple rooms using the command line?▼

Activating Philips Hue scenes across rooms is supported by this skill via the OpenHue CLI. You can trigger predefined room presets to match specific activities or moods without manual application interaction.

Do I need a local Hue Bridge to control lights and brightness through the OpenHue CLI?▼

A local Hue Bridge on the same network is required to control lights and brightness through the OpenHue CLI. The skill operates by communicating directly with the local bridge rather than through cloud APIs.

How do I adjust brightness and color temperature for Philips Hue lights via a CLI?▼

Adjusting brightness and color temperature for Philips Hue lights via a CLI involves sending target values through the OpenHue CLI. This skill automates those commands to set mood lighting for individual lights or entire rooms.

What is the best way to orchestrate Philips Hue light presets and scenes automatically?▼

The best way to orchestrate Philips Hue light presets automatically is using a CLI-based interface like OpenHue. It streamlines applying scenes, toggling power, and adjusting brightness across rooms through local bridge commands.